Wednesdays • 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m.
Thursdays • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Fridays • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Please note: The library will be closed Friday, June 19 for the Juneteenth holiday
The Archives & Library is updating our days of service. Effective July 1, 2026, the Archives & Library will be open Thursdays and Fridays 10a – 3p, with paging from 11:00a – 1:30p.
Our phone lines are not monitored; voicemail is returned most Thursdays and Fridays during normal business hours (EST).
Archives & Library team members page items between 12:30pm - 1:30pm on Wednesdays and 11am - 1:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays, so please plan ahead!
Want to have everything ready for you at the start of your visit? Schedule an appointment for your next visit!
To learn more, check out our "Visit Us" and "What to Expect During your Visit" page.
Whether you are a genealogist, researcher, student or simply have questions about Ohio history, our Archives & Library is here to help.
The Archives & Library is open during the hours above. Consider making an appointment (https://ohiohistory.libcal.com/) for a personalized research experience!
Interested in a more self-directed visit, using just our Reading Room or Microfilm collections? We welcome your visit!
Please note that some Archives & Library procedures and services have changed. To learn more about the changes, please read through this Welcome Guide carefully, or click on the relevant Research Guide.
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